How To Photograph Children

We are always being asked by parents and models how to photograph children for a modeling shoot.

We went to Tonya Daily Children's Photographer and asked her just that How do you photograph children? Here is what she told us.

How To Photograph Children our interview with Photographer Tonya Dailey.

Our World Contemporary Children’s Photographer, Houston Texas.

In our chat with Tonya she told us that she specializes in on location children’s photography and uses only natural light to capture the true essence of her little clients. She has been shooting for 9yrs as a hobby but decided 2yrs ago to make it a career. She started shooting adult models for a while but found her true calling in children’s photography. Her work has been described by many of her clients as commercial and editorial, they enjoy how she captures natural expressions without the posed look.

Tonya’s children's photography is very unique from other photographers in her area. She approaches each job as if it was a play date not a photo shoot. She is able to connect almost instantly with the children she works with, and make them feel comfortable and open up to her. Her photo shoots are never rushed and she takes her time to make sure that each image she takes is a memory that will be cherished for years to come.

Her work has been featured on the cover of several magazines. 

We asked Tonya what her photography style was and she said my style is rather no- traditional.

My style of photography is rather non-traditional. I enjoy using creative crops and unique close-ups. I strive to make each image natural and real, a true reflection of the beauty of everyday childhood. I enjoy being allowed to capture genuine moments. I consider myself a lifestyle photographer, not portrait photography. I specialize in on-location, commercial/editorial lifestyle children's photography. When it comes to children/teen photography I am totally thinking outside the box. I enjoy working with parents who are open minded to new and wacky ideas, a pretty church dress and perfect hair is not what my photography is about. I want to stand out from the rest of the photographers with something new and trendy. My work will always be different and I will never have work that looks exactly alike b/c each child is different.

Tonya works with both advertising clients and also child models, several of the children she has worked are with some of the top agencies.

Future plans for Tonya - She will continue traveling the country working with the top advertising and modeling agencies. Her work is a favorite of Click Models and MPE Model Management.

Thank you Tonya for spending time with us. You can see more of Tonya's beautiful photography here.

Tonya Dailey Our World Contemporary Children's Photography www.owccphotography.com.

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